Belushi sues neighbour

Page Tools

James Belushi is suing his next-door neighbour, actress Julie
Newmar, accusing her of a "campaign of harassment" to drive him
from his home.

In a lawsuit, the 50-year-old actor claims Newmar vandalised his
estate by destroying a fence and landscaping. He also contends she
bad-mouthed him to neighbours and friends, spied on his family and
caused a nuisance by playing loud music directed at his
backyard.

"Newmar has engaged in a malicious and premeditated campaign to
prevent and destroy Belushi's quiet peace," the suit says.

A telephone number for Newmar, who played Catwoman in the 1960s
television series Batman, was not immediately available. A call to
Belushi's lawyers was not returned.

The suit seeks an injunction against the actress as well as
damages of at least $US4 million ($A5.25 million) plus attorneys'
fees, saying her actions caused emotional distress and harmed
Belushi's reputation and career.